Canada Day on the NBO: Denis Shapovalov receives first wild card and can play on Wednesday, August 7, together with compatriot Félix Auger-Aliassime
Historical past is about to be made at IGA Stadium, as Tennis Canada at this time unveiled the entry record for the 2024 Nationwide Financial institution Open introduced by Rogers (NBO) in Montreal. From August 3 to 12, the most effective abilities on the ATP circuit, together with the entire world’s high 43 gamers, will face off for a shot at lifting the celebrated NBO trophy.
“We’re extraordinarily excited to see what this yr’s Nationwide Financial institution Open has in retailer for us,” mentioned Valérie Tétreault, Event Director of the Nationwide Financial institution Open in Montreal. “Tennis on the ATP circuit is at a novel second in its historical past, as we’re witnessing extra parity than ever earlier than whereas discovering who will develop into the legends of our sports activities with this new technology of proficient gamers. Because the starting of the yr, of the 5 Masters 1000 tournaments held, every has featured a distinct champion which reveals that no matter who steps as much as the plate, we’re sure that this nice tennis metropolis will likely be on the sting of its seats ready for historical past to unfold.”
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World No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner headlines the participant discipline for the 2024 version of the match. In 2023, three days shy of his twenty second birthday, the proficient Italian gained his first ATP 1000 title on the occasion in Toronto, defeating Australia’s Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-1 within the championship match. Since then, Sinner has led his nation to a Davis Cup title, clinched a primary Grand Slam crown on the 2024 Australian Open, and climbed to the very high of the world rankings.
Novak Djokovic, 24-time Grand Slam champion, can also be on the entry record because the world No. 2. The 37-year-old Serb has claimed 4 titles in Canada and will likely be joined by fellow former champions Daniil Medvedev (No. 5), Germany’s Alexander Zverev (No. 4), and Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta, who has used his protected rating of No. 18. Different notable names embody three-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz (No. 3) ,21-year-old rising stars Ben Shelton (No. 14) of the USA and Denmark’s Holger Rune (No. 15), in addition to previous finalists Hubert Hurkacz (No. 7) of Poland, de Minaur (No. 9) and Stefanos Tsitsipas (No. 11) of Greece.
CANADA DAY AT THE NATIONAL BANK OPEN
Additionally introduced, Montrealer Félix Auger-Aliassime (No. 17) will play his first-round match in the course of the evening session on Canada Day on the NBO, to be held on Wednesday, August 7. His compatriot, No. 121-ranked Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ontario, may even take to the courts on the day of Canadian celebration, as he’s set to compete his opening-round match in the course of the day session after acquiring a predominant draw wild card.
Along with the highest two Canadian gamers scheduled to look on Wednesday’s order of play, Tennis Canada’s former Vice-President of Excessive Efficiency, Louis Borfiga, will likely be honoured on Centre Courtroom forward of the evening session to rejoice his induction into the Canadian Tennis Corridor of Fame and the profound influence he has had on the event of tennis in Canada.
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Observe that three extra predominant draw wild playing cards will likely be introduced nearer to the beginning of the match.
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The official draw ceremony for the NBO in Montreal will happen at 4:30 p.m. Japanese on Saturday, August 3. Followers are reminded that, as a result of Paris 2024 Olympics schedule, the NBO will begin and finish in the future later than normal this yr, with the primary day of qualifying on Sunday, August 4, predominant draw on account of start on Tuesday, August 6, and the singles and doubles finals going down on Monday, August 12.
IGA FAMILY WEEKEND IN ASSOCIATION WITH VIA RAIL CANADA AND KAMIK CANADA
With the fan expertise being a precedence for the NBO, the ever-popular IGA Household Weekend in affiliation with VIA Rail Canada and Kamik Canada will return this yr, operating from August 3-5. Qualifying matches will likely be contested on August 4 and 5, whereas a full day of practices will likely be featured on August 3. Free admission is obtainable to all followers on nowadays, and quite a lot of household actions are organized on the grounds of IGA Stadium.
Of explicit curiosity, the ball hockey sport will likely be again, with the participation of not solely ATP Tour gamers, but in addition PWHL and NHL stars. On August 3, followers will not wish to miss this sensible marriage between tennis and hockey. Moreover, the Movie star Event, that includes a few of Quebec’s largest personalities collaborating in a pleasant tennis match, will likely be making a much-anticipated return. The opening spherical will happen on Sunday, August 4, with the finals going down on Centre Courtroom previous to opening evening on Tuesday, August 6.
Individuals for these occasions will likely be revealed nearer to the beginning of the match. Additional particulars concerning IGA Household Weekend will likely be introduced within the coming weeks.
“It’s such an necessary factor for us as a match to make tennis accessible to everybody, and IGA Household Weekend provides us the chance to do exactly that,” added Tétreault. “The off-court expertise for followers could be simply as thrilling because the on-court motion, and we be certain that to showcase that to everybody who involves the IGA Stadium grounds.”
